CSU, Long Beach Overview of Available Benefits Benefits Services 1250 Bellflower Blvd MS 0124 Brotman Hall-358 Long Beach, CA 90840 (562) 985-2381 benefits@csulb.edu 1
Welcome to CSULB The Benefit Summary is an useful resource containing valuable information about the benefits package offered by the CSU. Your benefits package is an important part of your total compensation package, adding value and giving you peace of mind. You can enroll with the assurance that your benefits needs are handled with the highest priority and confidentiality. 2
Welcome to CSULB continued The information provided in this summary can assist you on choosing the benefits most beneficial to you and your dependents. Instructions will be provided on how to enroll in the various benefit plans available. In most cases, benefit plans are effective the first of the month following the submission of completed enrollment documents. Links will be provided to obtain more detailed information on the various benefits plans. 3
Table of Contents Eligibility Academic Personnel Eligibility Staff & Management ACA Eligibility Eligible Dependents Double Coverage Health Plans Dental Plans Vision Plan Flex Cash Health Care Reimbursement Dependent Care Reimbursement Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Voluntary Life and AD&D Long Term Disability CalPERS PST Retirement Program Voluntary Benefit Programs CalPERS Long Term Care Benefits Enrollment Voluntary Plans Enrollment Tax Shelter Annuity Enrollment Deadlines and Effective Dates Benefits Services Contacts 4
Eligibility Rules for Academic Personnel (Faculty and Coaches) All other employees please advance to next slide You are eligible for benefits enrollment if: You are Instructional Faculty appointed at least 6 months and 1 day with minimum of 7.5 WTU s; You are an academic year (AY) lecturer/coach appointed for a minimum of one semester and for at least 6 WTU s; You are a lecturer/coach in a 12 month classification with a contract for over 6 months and for at least 7.5 WTU s. For more detailed information: Academic Personnel Eligibility 5
Eligibility Rules for Staff and Management You are eligible if your appointment is: Half-time or greater (excludes intermittent) AND More than six months in duration For more detailed information: Staff & Mgmt Eligibility 6
ACA Eligible s You maybe eligible for ACA health coverage if you do not meet the standard eligibility and meet any of the following: Appointed at least.75 time base or higher regardless of length of appointment or initially hired to work at least 130 hours per month Work an average of 130 hours per month based upon annual review during a 12-month look-back measurement period; For more detailed information: ACA Eligibility 7
Eligible Dependents You may enroll eligible dependents, including: Your spouse or domestic partner*; Your children (natural, adopted, or step) under the age of 26; Economically dependent children Requirements: Marriage, dependent children and domestic partner certificates Completed parent-child affidavit if enrolling economically dependent children *Domestic partners are same-sex partnerships (or opposite sex partnerships when one person is over age 62). The domestic partnership must be registered with the Secretary of State For more detailed information: Dependent Eligibility 8
No Double Coverage Health: If you are currently covered under another CalPERS sponsored insurance plan and wish to enroll in CSU s plan, you must cancel that coverage at the time you enroll in CSU s plan. Dental: If you are currently covered under another State and/or CSU sponsored dental plan, you must cancel that coverage if you wish to enroll in CSU s plan. 9
Health Plans Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) Anthem Blue Cross Select and Traditional Blue Shield Access+ and NetValue Health Net Salud y Mas and SmartCare Kaiser Sharp* United HealthCare Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) Anthem Blue Cross PERS Care, PERS Choice, PERS Select PORAC only available for police officers * must reside in San Diego County For more detailed information: Health Plans 10
HMOs Health Plan Comparison PPOs Must choose primary care physician and medical group Must obtain services from the plan s network of providers Referrals are required to see specialists No deductibles Less out of pocket expenses Some co-payments may apply Limited coverage areas Able to obtain services from any physician In-network pays more of costs Do not need referrals Annual deductibles More out of pocket expenses Some co-payments may apply Worldwide coverage 11
Co-Pay Comparison HMOs Office Visit - $15 Urgent Care - $15 Retail Prescription Drugs: Generic - $5 Preferred - $20 Non-Preferred - $50 (excludes Kaiser) PPOs Office Visit - $20 in-network; 40% out-of-network Urgent Care - $20 in-network; 40% out-of-network Retail Prescription Drugs: Generic - $5 Preferred - $20 Non-Preferred - $50 For more detailed information: Health Plan Summary 12
2015 Health Plan Rates - HMO Health Plan ENROLLED EMPLOYEE AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS Total Monthly Premium CSU All Units (except 6) EMPLOYEE All Units (except 6) CSU Unit 6 EMPLOYEE Unit 6 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS SELECT + 2 or more $639.45 $1,278.90 $1,662.57 $639.45 $1,246.00 $1,605.00 $32.90 $57.57 $639.45 $1,256.00 $1,625.00 $22.90 $37.57 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS TRADITIONAL + 2 or more $727.34 $1,454.68 $1,891.08 $655.00 $1,246.00 $1,605.00 $72.34 $208.68 $286.08 $660.00 $1,256.00 $1,625.00 $67.34 $198.68 $266.08 BLUE SHIELD ACCESS + + 2 or more $718.16 $1,436.32 $1,867.22 $655.00 $1,246.00 $1,605.00 $63.16 $190.32 $262.22 $660.00 $1,256.00 $1,625.00 $58.16 $180.32 $242.22 BLUE SHIELD NETVALUE + 2 or more $670.36 $1,340.72 $1,742.94 $655.00 $1,246.00 $1,605.00 $15.36 $94.72 $137.94 $660.00 $1,256.00 $1,625.00 $10.36 $84.72 $117.94 13
2015 Health Plan Rates HMO Continued Health Plan ENROLLED EMPLOYEE AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS Total Monthly Premium CSU All Units (except 6) EMPLOYEE All Units (except 6) CSU Unit 6 EMPLOYEE Unit 6 HEALTH NET SALUD Y MAS + 2 or more $535.97 $1,071.94 $1,393.52 $535.97 $1,071.94 $1,393.52 $535.97 $1,071.94 $1,393.52 HEALTH NET SMART CARE + 2 or more $671.47 $1,342.94 $1,745.82 $655.00 $1,342.94 $1,745.82 $16.47 $96.94 $140.82 $660.00 $1,256.00 $1,625.00 $11.47 $86.94 $120.82 KAISER + 2 or more $633.04 $1,266.08 $1,645.90 $633.04 $1,246.00 $1,605.00 $20.08 $40.90 $633.04 $1,256.00 $1,625.00 $10.08 $20.90 SHARP (SAN DIEGO CO ONLY) + 2 or more $586.38 $1,172.76 $1,524.59 $586.38 $1,172.76 $1,542.59 $586.38 $1,172.76 $1,524.59 UNITED HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE + 2 or more $642.40 $1,284.80 $1,670.24 $642.40 $1,246.00 $1,605.00 $38.80 $65.24 $642.40 $1,256.00 $1,625.00 14 $0.0 $28.80 $45.24
2015 Health Plan Rates - PPO Health Plan ENROLLED EMPLOYEE AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS Total Monthly Premium CSU All Units (except 6) EMPLOYEE All Units (except 6) CSU Unit 6 EMPLOYEE Unit 6 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS PERS CARE + 2 or more $718.93 $1,437.86 $1,869.22 $655.00 $1,246.00 $1,605.00 $63.93 $191.86 $264.22 $660.00 $1,256.00 $1,625.00 $58.93 $181.86 $244.22 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS PERS CHOICE + 2 or more $640.45 $1,280.90 $1,665.17 $640.45 $1,246.00 $1,605.00 $34.90 $60.17 $640.45 $1,256.00 $1,625.00 $24.90 $40.17 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS PERS SELECT + 2 or more $618.22 $1,236.44 $1,607.37 $618.22 $1,246.00 $1,605.00 $2.37 $618.22 $1,236.44 $1,607.37 PORAC (POLICE ONLY) + 2 or more $675.00 $1,292.00 $1,642.00 $655.00 $1,246.00 $1,605.00 $20.00 $46.00 $37.00 N/A N/A 15
2016 Health Plan Rates - HMO Health Plan ENROLLED EMPLOYEE AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS Total Monthly Premium CSU All Units (except 6) EMPLOYEE All Units (except 6) CSU Unit 6 EMPLOYEE Unit 6 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS SELECT + 2 or more $695.77 $1,391.54 $1,809.00 $695.77 $1,343.00 $1,727.00 $48.54 $82.00 $695.77 $1,353.00 $1,747.00 $38.54 $62.00 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS TRADITIONAL + 2 or more $752.48 $1,504.96 $1,956.45 $705.00 $1,343.00 $1,727.00 $47.48 $161.96 $229.45 $710.00 $1,353.00 $1,747.00 $42.48 $151.96 $209.45 BLUE SHIELD ACCESS + + 2 or more $767.45 $1,534.90 $1,995.37 $705.00 $1,343.00 $1,727.00 $62.45 $191.90 $268.37 $710.00 $1,353.00 $1,747.00 $57.45 $181.90 $248.37 BLUE SHIELD NETVALUE + 2 or more $761.20 $1,522.40 $1,979.12 $705.00 $1,343.00 $1,727.00 $56.20 $179.40 $252.12 $710.00 $1,353.00 $1,747.00 $51.20 $169.40 $232.12 16
2016 Health Plan Rates HMO continued Health Plan ENROLLED EMPLOYEE AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS Total Monthly Premium CSU All Units (except 6) EMPLOYEE All Units (except 6) CSU Unit 6 EMPLOYEE Unit 6 HEALTH NET SALUD Y MAS + 2 or more $552.39 $1,104.78 $1,436.21 $552.39 $1,104.78 $1,436.21 $552.39 $1,104.78 $1,436.21 HEALTH NET SMART CARE + 2 or more $651.23 $1,302.46 $1,693.20 $651.23 $1,302.46 $1,693.20 $651.23 $1,302.46 $1,693.20 KAISER + 2 or more $661.76 $1,323.52 $1,720.58 $661.76 $1,323.52 $1,720.58 $661.76 $1,323.52 $1,720.58 SHARP (SAN DIEGO CO ONLY) + 2 or more $574.73 $1,149.46 $1,494.30 $574.73 $1,149.46 $1,494.30 $574.75 $1,149.46 $1,494.30 UNITED HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE + 2 or more $625.78 $1,251.56 $1,627.03 $623.78 $1,251.56 $1,627.03 $623.78 $1,251.56 $1,627.03 17
2016 Health Plan Rates - PPO Health Plan ENROLLED EMPLOYEE AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS Total Monthly Premium CSU All Units (except 6) EMPLOYEE All Units (except 6) CSU Unit 6 EMPLOYEE Unit 6 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS PERS CARE + 2 or more $801.58 $1,603.16 $2,084.11 $705.00 $1,343.00 $1,727.00 $96.58 $260.16 $357.11 $710.00 $1,353.00 $1,747.00 $91.58 $250.16 $337.11 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS PERS CHOICE + 2 or more $715.70 $1,431.40 $1,860.82 $705.00 $1,343.00 $1,727.00 $10.70 $88.40 $133.82 $710.00 $1,353.00 $1,747.00 $5.70 $78.40 $113.82 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS PERS SELECT + 2 or more $649.76 $1,299.52 $1,689.38 $649.76 $1,299.52 $1,689.38 $649.76 $1,299.52 $1,689.38 PORAC (POLICE ONLY) + 2 or more $699.00 $1,399.00 $1,789.00 $699.00 $1,343.00 $1,727.00 $56.00 $62.00 N/A N/A 18
Dental Plan Options Premiums are fully paid by CSU Delta Dental (PPO) A Fee for Service Plan $0 for cleanings & exams two times per calendar year $50 deductible per person per calendar year for basic and prosthetic dentistry $2,000 maximum benefit per person per calendar year Able to visit any dentist accepting Delta Dental DeltaCare USA (HMO) $0 for cleaning & exams two times per calendar year $0 deductible per person per calendar year $0 maximum benefit per person per calendar year Must be assigned to primary dentist For more detailed information: Dental Plan Summary 19
VSP - Vision Plan Premiums are fully paid by CSU $10 co-pay for comprehensive annual eye exam within network Lenses and frames every other calendar OR contacts instead of eye wear every other calendar year VDT (video display terminal) eye wear for eligible employees For more detailed information: Vision Plan Summary 20
FlexCash You have an option to enroll in FlexCash if you have other group coverage from a non-csu employer. $128 in lieu of health enrollment $12 in lieu of dental enrollment Reimbursements are paid monthly and considered additional income for tax purposes. s who are dependents on CSU health/dental plans are not eligible for this benefit. For more detailed information: FlexCash Enrollment 21
Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA) Offers you the ability to pay for eligible out-of-pocket expenses with pre-tax dollars. Eligible expenses include: Medical, dental and vision deductibles Co-pays Prescriptions Chiropractic and acupuncture treatments Hearing aids For more detailed information: Health Care Reimbursement 22
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA) Offers the ability to pay for eligible out-of-pocket dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. In general, eligible dependents include: Children under age 13 Spouse who is physically/mentally unable to care for self Financially dependent member of household For more detailed information: Dependent Care Reimbursement 23
Life Insurance Benefits Premiums are paid by CSU Life insurance provided by CSU based upon individual bargaining unit Bargaining Unit Benefit Amount Unit 1 Physicians $25,000 Unit 3 Faculty $50,000 Unit 4 Academic Support $25,000 Units 2, 5, 7, 9 - CSUEU $10,000 Unit 8 Public Safety $10,000 Unit 11 Teaching Associates $50,000 M80 Management Personnel $100,000 C99 Confidential s $50,000 For more detailed information: Life Insurance 24
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) Premiums are paid by CSU AD&D insurance provided by CSU based upon individual bargaining unit Bargaining Unit AD&D Amount Unit 1 Physicians $25,000 Unit 3 Faculty $50,000 Unit 4 Academic Support $25,000 Units 2, 5, 7, 9 CSUEU $10,000 Unit 8 Public Safety $10,000 M80 Management Personnel $100,000 C99 Confidential s $50,000 For more detailed information: AD&D Insurance 25
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance s can purchase up to $1.5 million of additional life insurance for themselves* s can purchase up to $750,000 of additional life insurance for their spouse or registered domestic partner s can purchase up to $20,000 for their eligible dependent children s can purchase Group AD&D Insurance up to $1 million for themselves Coverage is also available for a spouse, domestic partner, and/or eligible dependent children For more detailed information: Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance *Benefit amounts in excess of $50,000 have an imputed income tax charged to the employee. s who wish to waive coverage in excess of $50,000, may do so by completing a Waiver form. Contact Benefits for details. 26
Long Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability level of coverage is based upon individual bargaining unit Premiums are paid by CSU If the disability criteria are met, eligible employees will receive a percentage of pay up to a designated maximum amount per month, until age 65 Voluntary LTD insurance may also be purchased though Standard Insurance For more detailed information: Long Term Disability Insurance 27
Retirement Plans Upon hire, employees at CSU are required to be enrolled in either of the two retirement plans: CalPERS (California Public Retirement System) Staff appointment with time base of half-time or greater and for longer than six months; Hourly employees enrolled after 1,000 working hours during fiscal year; Academic appointment at full-time and for at least six months; Temporary faculty appointed for half-time or more for three consecutive semesters PST (Part time, Seasonal, Temporary) Appointments which do not qualify for CalPERS For more detailed information: Retirement Plans 28
CalPERS CalPERS is a defined benefit retirement plan Provides benefits based on members' years of service, age, and final compensation s are vested after five years of credited service and are eligible to retire (at age 50 or 52 depending upon CalPERS formula) with lifelong health and dental benefits for themselves and their eligible dependents Due to pension reform, different retirement formulas are calculated for employees who: Where hired prior to January 15, 2011 Hired on or after January 15, 2011 Hired on or after January 1, 2013 Hired on or after July 1, 2014 (Public Safety s only) Employer does not match contributions For more detailed information: CalPERS Guide to Retirement 29
PST s who do not qualify for CalPERS are placed into the Part- Time, Seasonal, Temporary s Retirement Program (PST) Plan CSU employees include: Seasonal; Part-time employees who work less than half time; Half-time employees who work less than one year; s who work less than six months or 125 days if employed on a per diem basis or less than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year if employed on an hourly basis s contribute 7.5% of gross pay on a pre-tax basis Employer does not match contributions Able to withdraw money from the account after 90 days from the last posted contribution For more detailed information: PST Savings Program 30
Retirement Savings Programs Allows an employee to save towards retirement by investing pre-tax contributions into a tax deferred plan Retirement Savings Programs include: Tax Sheltered Annuity (403b) Thrift Plan (401k) Deferred Compensation Plan (457) Income taxes are paid at the time funds are withdrawn or at annuitization Maximum amount employees can shelter is determined by the IRS For more detailed information: Retirement Savings Programs 31
Voluntary Benefits Programs CSU offers numerous voluntary benefits to employees: Alfac Group Critical Illness MetLaw Legal Plan Voluntary Long Term Disability Auto and Home Insurance Voluntary Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance For more detailed information: Voluntary Benefit Programs 32
CalPERS Long-Term Care Program Eligibility for current California public employees, retirees, their spouses, parents, parent-in-law, adult children and adult siblings, between the ages of 18-79 No need to participate in CalPERS retirement or health programs to be eligible Able to design coverage that best meets employees personal needs: Tailored to different needs and budgets Affordable options to keep up with rising costs of receiving long-term care Benefits designed to help cover the cost of receiving long-term care at home Limited benefits are available if care is needed outside of United States Marital discount available when both spouses or eligible domestic partners apply and at least one is approved For more detailed information: CalPERS Long-Term Care 33
Benefits Enrollment Health Dental FlexCash HCRA - DCRA: Submit a completed Benefits Enrollment Worksheet to Benefits Services Provide the required documentation with the worksheet Vision: is automatically enrolled in coverage Must designate dependents to be covered on worksheet Employer Paid Life/LTD: is automatically enrolled Complete the Beneficiary Designation form and mail directly to carrier If no assigned beneficiary, benefit will automatically be paid to next of kin as prescribed by California law Link to forms: Enrollment Forms 34
Voluntary Plans Enrollment Voluntary Life, AD&D or LTD Insurance: Complete application and mail directly to Standard Insurance. (Applications accepted any time, but apply within 60 days of employment for guaranteed coverage without answering medical questionnaire) Voluntary Group Critical Illness: Enroll online at the Aflac website. (Applications accepted any time, but apply within 60 days of employment for guaranteed coverage without answering a medical questionnaire) Voluntary Auto & Home Insurance: May enroll at any time (Obtain quote online or call California Casualty) MetLaw Legal Plan: May enroll within 60 days of employment or during Open Enrollment (Enroll online or call MetLaw) For more information, contact providers: Provider Phone and Website Address 35
403b, 401k and 457 Enrollment 403b plan: Contact individual plan sponsor s representative for enrollment Establish contributions to 403b through the Retirement Manager Portal Must begin and make contribution changes by the 5 th of the month for contributions to take effect for the first of the following month 401k and 457 plans: Contact Savings Plus Program at (866) 566-4777 Complete and submit the required enrollment form to Saving Plus Program Must begin and make contributions changes by the end of the month for contributions to take effect for the first of the following month Generally, contributions will begin the second month following the month of enrollment For more detailed information: Tax Shelter Enrollment 36
Deadlines and Effective Dates Enroll within 60 days of employment or upon eligibility Health Dental FlexCash Vision HCRA and DCRA Voluntary Life, AD&D, LTD CSU Paid Life and AD&D LTD Effective Dates (Some months the hire date may fall into one month, but be part of the following month s pay period. The earliest date would then be the first of the month following that pay period) First day of the month following enrollment First day of the month following enrollment First day of the second month following enrollment Automatically the first day of the month following enrollment First day of the second month following enrollment When approved by Standard Life Automatically the first day of the month following appointment date Automatically the first day of employment in an eligible position 403b; 401k, 457 First day of the second month following enrollment (enroll at anytime) 37
Important Reminders Complete a Benefits Worksheet along with the Accounts Receivable Signature Authorization form and the CalPERS Declaration of Health form and submit to Benefits Services within 60 days of hire to avoid the 90-day waiting period Attach copies of certificates (marriage, domestic partnership and/or birth certificates of all dependent children) and provide Social Security numbers for all dependents Complete Medical Plan and Dental Plan Selection on Benefits Enrollment Worksheet Provide proof of other non-csu group coverage if enrolling in FlexCash for Medical and/or Dental Enroll within the first 60 days of hire date to avoid a health exam and guarantee coverage for the voluntary life, AD&D, LTD, or critical illness insurance plans 38
Benefits Timeline Your health plan will mail ID cards to your home, generally within 10 business days. If you need health care or prescription drugs before you receive your cards, you may have to pay and request reimbursement after you receive your cards. When you receive your ID cards, please check immediately for accuracy. If enrolled in an HMO, call the customer service number to assign your primary doctor(s) for yourself and/or all eligible dependents Enrollees in the Delta Dental (PPO) plan will not receive ID cards. The employee s Social Security number will be provided to the dentist for billing. Dentists will file claims for the members and all eligible dependents DeltaCare USA (HMO) will mail ID cards to your home, generally within 2 weeks. When you receive your ID cards, please check immediately for accuracy and assigned dental office. Please call customer service to make any changes VSP does not provide identification cards for vision coverage. VSP contracting doctors will file claims for the insured. If the insured sees a doctor outside the member network, a reimbursement claim form will need to be obtained from Benefits. Claim forms are needed for exams and eyewear for the Video Display Terminal benefit (available to employee only). Forms are available from Benefits or on the website. To avoid claim processing headaches, wait for the premium payments for the various benefit plans to appear on your pay warrant. Due to the State payroll system s processing dates, many premiums will not appear on your first pay warrant. In that case, you should see retroactive premium payments on a future pay warrant or benefits services will notify you when an accounts receivable is established for all retroactive health premiums established by the State Controller Office. 39
Reference Materials Retirement Plans California Public s Retirement System PST Program Description of CSU Retirement Plans and CalPERS Formulas HMO Health Plans Evidence of Coverage Anthem Blue Cross Select and Traditional HMO Blue Shield HMO Access+ and NetValue HMO Health Net Salad Y Mas and Smart Care HMO Kaiser HMO Sharp HMO United Health Care HMO PPO Health Plans Evidence of Coverage PERS Care, Choice and Select PPO PORAC PPO 40
Benefits Services Contacts Website: www.csulb.edu/benefits Email: benefits@csulb.edu Main phone: (562) 985-2381 Benefits Manger: Nikco Moore Nikco.Moore@csulb.edu (562) 985-2120 Benefits Specialist (Last Names A-L): Chris Muller Chris.Muller@csulb.edu (562) 985-7141 Benefits Specialist (Last Names M-Z): Beth Anderson Beth.Anderson@csulb.edu (562) 985-2473 41